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Caregivers generally agree about whether family members should be present in the ER during resuscitation.

A) True
B) False

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In 1900,about 80% of deaths in the United States occurred in the home.

A) True
B) False

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Saint Christopher's Hospice in England is named after


A) founder Dr.Cicely Christopher Saunders.
B) a refugee from Poland dying from inoperable cancer.
C) the patron saint of travelers.
D) a wealthy Roman widow.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Dr.Elisabeth Kübler-Ross wanted to


A) educate medical interns about dying patients.
B) set up hospices to care for the terminally ill.
C) educate the media about death and dying in their community.
D) help physicians separate their emotions from their science.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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According to Greek legend,the first physician was


A) Aesculapius.
B) Hospicious.
C) Kairos.
D) Zeus.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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An example of "respite care" is temporary care that gives caregivers a break.

A) True
B) False

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The roots of modern emergency and trauma care can be traced back to


A) the Vietnam War.
B) the Maryland State Police.
C) the 20th century.
D) the Civil War.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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With earlier diagnosis and sophisticated medical care,the "terminal" stage of an illness may now last more than a decade.

A) True
B) False

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Which country spends more on health than any other industrialized country?


A) United States
B) Sweden
C) Belgium
D) Japan

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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A covenantal relationship in health care implies a mutuality of interests between providers and patients.

A) True
B) False

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In what year was the first civilian helicopter medevac program established?


A) 1970
B) 1966
C) 1969
D) 1965

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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More important than who is the death notifier,is how,when,and


A) why.
B) where.
C) what.
D) whose fault.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Funding for hospice services is plentiful because there are no limits on who qualifies.

A) True
B) False

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Surveys indicate that most people want to be told if diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.

A) True
B) False

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All of the following are associated with the mission of modern hospitals EXCEPT


A) aggressive techniques.
B) diagnosis of symptoms.
C) care of patients with long term residential needs.
D) care of patients with acute illnesses.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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What are Diakonia,Metanoia,and Kairos?


A) Three disciples of St.Jerome.
B) Grecian villages known for early hospice care
C) Concepts reflecting a high technology,low person,system of health care
D) Concepts that form a basis for hospice care

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Nonverbal communication includes gestures,postures,and clothing.

A) True
B) False

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All of the following are features of St.Christopher's hospice EXCEPT


A) wards are filled with flowers and photographs.
B) children are encouraged to visit.
C) pets are forbidden.
D) relatives are allowed to stay with the dead body.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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The health care system includes patient,government and institution.

A) True
B) False

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